A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3277771 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3279157 epoch_slot_no: 17557 block_no: 3277618 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-10-22 23:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52bb8434d69acd93df4615f829c27c335bf5ab705c96ae795bb981059db21e49Block Operator
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